It's a difference of degree. If SotS didn't include the unfortunate portrayal of Uncle Remus and the sharecroppers but only contained the animated shorts, then I'm sure it wouldn't have been much of an issue.
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News Announced: Mary Poppins Attraction in UK Pavilion
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EPCOTCenterLover
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Speaking of Alice in Wonderland comparisons, I wish they use Poppins to create a "mini-land" in the UK, similar to what Disneyland has with Alice. That part of Fantasyland is so charming and well done.
James Alucobond
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I mean, that's exactly what this was supposed to be. The back of the pavilion where the hedges are was supposed to become Cherry Tree Lane.
UNCgolf
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Yeah, I was on board with that change in general. I was just hoping for a better attraction along with it.
Henry Mystic
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I 100% agree with you.
It's definitely bizarre the way Disney has created an issue with the ride since it only includes the animated shorts and not the live action scenes.
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EricsBiscuit
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In addition to Toad in UK they should add the Frozen coaster they’re building in HKDL to Norway.
James Alucobond
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Unsure if serious, but I chuckle nonetheless. Should probably just petition Norway to change their name to Arendelle while we're at it.
Epcot82Guy
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I'm sure some (internally and externally) view Disney as far more important and powerful than Norway. So... "magical" nation > "sovereign" nation?
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Epcot82Guy
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Which also highlights how cool an attraction tied to the real Norway using Frozen as a bridge could have been for Epcot.
Haymarket2008
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Honestly just theme FEA to Frozen 2, a lot more in line with the cultural side of things.
James Alucobond
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Even just projection-mapping some suggestions of the Nokk, Bruni, various runes, etc. during a few of the more barren transitional areas could be nice on that front.
Or even physical props.
FettFan
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Doesn’t Frozen 2 take place in Canada though? I’ve never seen it, but I distinctly remember the trailer featuring swirling maple leaves and paper birch forests.
UNCgolf
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Stop giving them ideas to build Frozen Ever After 2 in the Canada pavilion.
networkpro
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Downy, Silver and dwarf Birch trees are indigenous to Norway and there are quite a few more different deciduous types like betula pendula, wych elm, linden, oak, aspen, hazel, juniper.
Has Disney ever had a "One Man Band Bert" character?
FettFan
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Aye. But the folks behind Frozen 2 specifically selected Sugar Maple. Sugar Maple is primarily found in Quebec and the Maritime Provinces.
For comparison, here are the Sugar Maple leaf on the left vs. the Norway Maple on the right:
Just like the leaf Olaf is holding, the Sugar Maple has 5 leaf tips, compared to the Norway Maple’s 7.
This may be a situation similar to why so many animated characters only have four fingers... easier to draw.Aye. But the folks behind Frozen 2 specifically selected Sugar Maple. Sugar Maple is primarily found in Quebec and the Maritime Provinces.
For comparison, here are the Sugar Maple leaf on the left vs. the Norway Maple on the right:
Just like the leaf Olaf is holding, the Sugar Maple has 5 leaf tips, compared to the Norway Maple’s 7.
Likely just a case of: "Need him holding a leaf. What do we have in our assets catalog that'll work?"